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Tick species infesting cattle in Patongo Town Council
(Makerere University, 2023-10)In northern Uganda where Patongo Town Council is located, inadequate information on tick diversity is available. A study was conducted in in Patongo Town Council Sub-County in Agago district to identify the tick species ... -
Ticks and risk factors related to tick infestation of cattle in lwebitakuli-sembabule
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Tick infestation is the major problem for animal health that causes substantial economic losses, particularly in tropical and subtropical countries. This study aimed to identify the tick species infesting cattle and to ... -
Ticks infesting cattle in Pallisa Town Council and Pallisa Sub-county
(Makerere University, 2022-11)In north-eastern and mid-eastern Uganda where Pallisa district is located, inadequate information on tick diversity is available. A study was conducted in Pallisa Town Council and Pallisa subcounty to identify the tick ... -
To evaluate the influence of growth hormone application on hydroponic species (Maize, Sorghum and Millet)
(Makerere University, 2019-11)Hydroponics is a plant growth system that provides a more precise control of growth media Composition. Several hydroponic systems have been reported for Arabidopsis and other model plants. The ease of system set up, cost ... -
The trends and distribution of Contagious caprine pleuropneumonia cases in Napak District (2017-2021)
(Makerere University, 2022-12-07)Contagious caprine pleuropneumonia (CCPP) is a highly infectious and serious respiratory disease of goats characterised by coughing, respiratory distress and very high morbidity and mortality rates (Thiaucourt and Bolske, ... -
Tsetse fly trap effectiveness and tsetse fly apparent population density in selected sub counties of Buvuma District
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Historically, Buvuma district among other districts in Uganda has grappled with high tsetse fly densities, and the challenges with which they come, that is Human African Trypanosomiasis and African Animal Trypanosomiasis. ... -
Understanding human-bat interaction as a risk for disease transmission in Najjembe Sub-county in Mabira Forest, Buikwe District
(Makerere University, 2022-01)Zoonotic diseases continue to pose a health burden at the human-wildlife interface especially in sub-Saharan Africa where majority of the population depends on the ecosystem services to sustain their livelihoods. In Uganda, ... -
Understanding local knowledge and attitudes towards bats in Teso sub-region
(Makerere University, 2022-08-26)Over years, bats have been considered among the most ignored and mysterious mammals worldwide. With over 1300 bat species found across the globe, they constitute the second largest group of mammals on this planet. In Uganda ... -
Use of laboratory animals in selected secondary schools, Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2019-12)This study was initiated to gather valuable information regarding the use of laboratory animals in different secondary schools in order to impact on the knowledge and attitudes towards the use of laboratory animals in ... -
Use of renewable energy and water harvesting technologies among small scale poultry and cattle farmers in Kayunga District
(Makerere University, 2022)Renewable energies help to meet the need for resources sustainably. These technologies (renewable energy and water harvesting) offer sustainable solutions that avail cooperation amongst energy and water sectors, thereby ...